HSC students are active and responsible citizens and learners. Our students are challenged through multiple pathways: traditional classroom, online courses/resources, extra time in the afternoon, and out of school experiences. Students maintain academic rigor by developing independent course-specific skills, evaluating data and evidence and communicating clearly, concisely, and accurately.
Based on our practice of setting high expectations for all students, HSC offers a rigorous high school curriculum enhanced by electives and arts classes, college courses, seven Advanced Placement (AP) classes, independent study opportunities, and co- and extra-curricular experiences. Assessments with real world applications as well as traditional assessment models are used to measure student learning.
Based on our practice of setting high expectations for all students, HSC offers a rigorous high school curriculum enhanced by electives and arts classes, college courses, seven Advanced Placement (AP) classes, independent study opportunities, and co- and extra-curricular experiences. Assessments with real world applications as well as traditional assessment models are used to measure student learning.
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HSC's theme is leadership, social justice, public policy and service. Because we are the small school for students who want to do big things, we empower our students to step up and make a positive impact on society while pursuing their individual educational goals. High School in the Community was founded in 1970 as a teacher-run school and was the first small school option for New Haven's high school students.
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How does it work? Instead of traditional letter grades, our students receive detailed reports about their progress on the content and skills addressed in their classes. Parents and students can access these reports on PowerSchool and receive regular overviews of student progress via progress reports and report cards.
HSC has a unique partnership with GWCC in which we can offer Social Justice themed college courses taught by GWCC professors to an all HSC student class. Second-semester 9th Graders and above who have at least a 3.0 average, have demonstrated maturity and organization, and are recommended by their high school teachers in their core courses can apply for the HSC/GWCC Middle College Program.
We take pride in being a school that encourages our students to be critical thinkers and to question the world around them. Through their work in and out of our school building, our students strive to establish a strong educational foundation and become social justice leaders in the areas of their choice.
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